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September 26, 1955

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Historical Context for September 26, 1955

In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people^[†]

Notable Births

1955Carlene Carter, American singer-songwriter^[†]

Carlene Carter is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter Cash and her first husband, Carl Smith.

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Headlines from September 26, 1955

U. S. OFFERS ARMS TO CAIRO ON CREDIT TO OFFSET SOVIET; Reported Moscow Proposal to Egypt a Factor -- Israel Is Believed Eligible Also

By Dana Adams Schmidtspecial To the New York Times

US reptdly offered to sell Egypt arms on credit under MSP in reply to Egypt's July 31 inquiry, presumably to offset USSR arms offer; US has withheld arms to date because of Egyptian refusal to sign mutual security pact

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TUBE TRAIN CRASH TIES UP SERVICE; 5 GO TO HOSPITAL; H. & M. Tracks Are Cleared for Morning Rush After Snarl of 15 Hours TUBE TRAIN CRASH TIES UP SERVICE

By Unknown Author

eastbound traffic to both H&M terminals, NYC, blocked for 15 hrs when stalled train is rammed by one following it in Hudson tunnel; 5 injured; repairs made in time to avert morning rush-hr snarl

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Mr. Truman's Memoirs: The First Few Days; INSTALLMENT 2 OF EXCERPTS FROM VOLUME I, 'YEAR OF DECISIONS' Mr. Truman's Memoirs: The First Few Days INSTALLMENT 2 OF EXCERPTS FROM VOL. I, 'YEAR OF DECISIONS'

By Harry S. Truman

ON Saturday morning, April 14, I arose at dawn. I have always been an early riser, but this was earlier than usual. The body of Franklin Roosevelt was to arrive that morning from Warm Springs, Ga., and I was going to the Union Station to meet the funeral train.

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Polio Shots Offered To All in State 1 to 19; STATE ARRANGING FREE POLIO SHOTS

By Unknown Author

Harriman comments on spending, radio-TV s

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PRESIDENT'S ATTACK FOUND 'NEITHER MILD NOR SERIOUS'; CONDITION 'SATISFACTORY'; 4 DOCTORS CONFER Seizure Is 'Moderate' -- Wife and Son Visit Eisenhower Briefly PRESIDENT'S CASE FOUND 'MODERATE'

By W. H. Lawrencespecial To the New York Times

Snyder, Pollock, Mattingly and Dr P W White, heart specialist summoned from Boston, sign bulletin calling condition 'satisfactory'; rept no complications; White calls attack moderate, meaning neither mild nor serious; Pres in oxygen tent; wife, son visit briefly; Hagerty stresses Maj Eisenhower had not been summoned; says he cannot say worst has passed; White repts usual cases require 2-3 mos rest; drs rev Pres med history; White repts Pres gets excellent treatment; Hagerty repts on incidents of attack; says decision for pub announcement was made by Snyder

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U. S. RULING ASKED ON SHIFTING TASKS; Opinion On 'Acting President' Sought by White House RULING IS ASKED ON DUTIES SHIFT

By Special to The New York Times

press sec Hagerty repts White House seeks Atty Gen's opinion on constitutionality of delegating certain powers; Deputy Atty Gen Rogers, in Atty Gen Brownell absence, gets request

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LONARDI GRANTED U. S. RECOGNITION; PERON SHIP SAILS; Washington Acts Promptly as Token of Goodwill Toward Argentine Insurgents BRITAIN ALSO SETS TIE Peronist Labor Group Gets Concessions in Return for Backing of Rebels U. S. RECOGNIZES LONARDI REGIME

By Special to The New York Times

US recognizes Lonardi Govt in record time to stress goodwill toward new regime

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JOHNSON, RAYBURN TO GIVE SUPPORT; Democratic Congress Chiefs Plan to Continue Harmony but Expect Cooperation JOHNSON, RAYBURN TO GIVE SUPPORT

By William S. Whitespecial To the New York Times

Rayburn, Johnson to treat illness as natl crisis; seen planning to broaden bipartisan stand; if Nixon assumes main burden of presidency a rise in Sen George influence is seen and Dems are seen demanding unusual knowledge of Adm plans; coolness between Rayburn, Johnson and Nixon noted; Eisenhower Repubs seen trying to keep power in hands of Asst to Pres S Adams and away from Nixon

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TEAM TO CONTINUE PRESIDENT'S PLANS; Nixon and Cabinet Leaders Agree Programs Will Go On Without Any Delay TEAM TO CONTINUE PRESIDENT'S PLANS

By William M. Blairspecial To the New York Times

Nixon voices sympathy; spent Sat night at Deputy Atty Gen Rogers home for best communication with Denver

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ARMY HEAD NAMED CYPRUS GOVERNOR; Britain Cites Security Need in Appointing Harding ARMY HEAD MADE CYPRUS GOVERNOR

By Thomas P. Ronanspecial To the New York Times

Apptd Gov and Comdr in Chief of Cyprus; por

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Nixon Is Considered In Forefront for '56; Nixon Advances to '56 Forefront; Stevenson's Chances Also Gain

By James Restonspecial To the New York Times

Reston repts Washington feeling is that Nixon is in best position to get nomination if Eisenhower retires; lists as factors belief Warren will not change stand and Nixon increased stature; sees move to increase popularity among state chmn; sees Dewey, Herter Knight, Stassen, Knowland possible contenders with Stevenson leading Dem though Hamman gains

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TRUE TAX PICTURE IS ASKED OF KOREA

By Special to The New York Times

US Amb Lacy urges Korean pub get facts on dispute; denies delinquencies

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